Senior Mechanical Engineer

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Duties

As the senior engineer, provides functional expertise and leadership through the conceptualization and development of departmental engineering policies, standards, guidelines, technical bulletins, manuals, instructions, performance criteria and best practices; the identification and development of training programs; assessing the quality of service delivery; development and compliance of departmental, national and government-wide regulations, codes, policies, standards and best practices.

As a senior specialist, provides authoritative engineering for all mechanical buildings & utilities systems/equipment expertise, strategic and tactical advice and services to departmental clients and collaborates with clients and other stakeholders to ensure the development of strategies and optimal solutions that meet their functional, operational, quality and value-for-money requirements.

Influences the development of contract procurement strategies; develops and manages contracts; provides expertise in the resolution of contract claims and disputes; monitors, inspects and assesses the work team members, consultants and contractors, including the inspection of construction site work, for compliance to technical and safety regulations, codes, standards and contract requirements; provides quality assurance and control during all phases of Life Cycle management including project delivery for all mechanical systems.

Evaluates, studies and assesses critical engineering project issues to develop project implementation strategies, concepts, designs, plans, specifications, cost benefit analyses, risk management and contingency plans; conducts impact assessments and inspects, evaluates, audits and assesses the condition and performance of facilities and assets and develops strategies for maintaining or improving the life-cycle operation of the asset, or to comply with government and departmental engineering, or other, regulations and standards.

Develops and maintains strategic communications links and working relationships with external and internal clients, other federal departments and agencies, other levels of government, regulatory bodies, academic institutions, professional associations, industry and special interest groups.

Researches, identifies and assesses opportunities for the application of state of the art technologies in design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions and manages knowledge transfer to external and internal clients.

Participates as a member of the DAES matrix management team; contributes to departmental strategic business development; represents the department and promotes departmental and Branch products and services.

Work environment

The work location for this position will be at Minto Place on 180 Kent Street, downtown Ottawa, not at Carling Campus (NDHQ).

Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff one (1) indeterminate position. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar term, or indeterminate positions within the Department of National Defence.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION

ED1. University Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position as a graduate from a recognized engineering program.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICAITON
OC1. Eligible for certification or licensing as a professional engineer in Canada.

EXPERIENCE

E1. Experience in mechanical engineering design field related to building and utility infrastructure systems (minimum 5 years).

E2. Experience in developing policies, standards or guidelines in mechanical engineering field related to building and utility infrastructure systems.

E3. Experience in conducting engineering studies, evaluating reports, analyzing results and recommending implementation options in support of infrastructure investment initiatives.

E4. Experience in providing mechanical engineering support and guidance to the operations of mechanical systems and utilities.

KNOWLEDGE

K1. Knowledge of the theories and principles of mechanical engineering as applied to the construction, operation and maintenance of infrastructure and equipment.

K2. Knowledge of practices of mechanical engineering as applied to the construction, operation and maintenance of infrastructure and equipment.

K3. Knowledge of federal acts, codes, standards, policies or guidelines that apply to mechanical engineering for buildings, utilities and infrastructures.

ABILITIES

A1. Ability to communicate effectively orally.

A2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

A3. Ability to analyse and provide advice and recommendations

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES

PS1. Judgment

PS2. Effective interpersonal skills

PS3. Initiative

PS4. Dependability

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

EXPERIENCE

AE1. Experience in infrastructure sustainability assessment tools.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

As an equal opportunity employer, the Department of National Defence is committed to achieving a skilled, diversified workforce reflective of Canadian population. We encourage members of the following designated groups to apply and also to self-identify: women, members of visible minority groups, aboriginal people and persons with disability.

Preference may be given to candidates who are members of an Employment Equity group.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Required to work Overtime upon request
• Required to travel in Canada

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.